Tedesco — Conclave Character Profile

About Tedesco

Italian Cardinal and staunch traditionalist. Emerges as a strong candidate but suffers momentum loss after the Sistine Chapel explosion. Makes an inflammatory speech against Islam, prompting Benítez's rebuke.

Character Facts

Played by

Sergio Castellitto

Appears in

Conclave (2024)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Tedesco — Conflict Ideological Opponent — Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes)
• Tedesco — Alliance Campaign Ally — Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati)

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